A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6397056 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 43204997 epoch_slot_no: 264197 block_no: 6396879 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 20004 time: 2021-10-20 23:08:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25fc1ba48fa08ce0b5c171bf4c6eaa869c766e4de8f85268c7dfeb680185a14Block Operator
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